Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love

Directed by Nick Broomfield. 97 mins. In cinemas July 26.

The documentary tells the beautiful but tragic love story between Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen, who died within three months of each other in 2016. "The film is really about enduring love, and the types of love that you can encounter in your life", director Nick Broomfield explains, speaking to Roe McDermott. The filmmaker knew Marianne Ihlen too, which adds another fascinating dimension to the movie.

Pavarotti

Directed by Ron Howard. 114 mins. In cinemas now.

Another documentary, 'Pavarotti' celebrates the life of the world-famous opera singer. The film was made in collaboration with Pavarotti's family and showcases his shot to stardom. That being said, it can be divided into three parts: Pavarotti discovering his voice; the world discovering his voice; and how Pavarotti used his voice in unexpected ways.

Gwen

Directed by William McGregor. Starring Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Maxine Peake, Jodie Innes, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Richard Harrington. 84 mins. In cinemas July 19.

The gothic period drama is set in 19th century Snowdonia and deals with the titular character Gwen, a girl living with her younger sister and mother on a small farm. With her father away at war, Gwen tries to help her mother keep their home together, but things are getting more and more suspicious when sheep are mysteriously slaughtered and her mother starts to act weird...

Stuber

Directed by Michael Dowse. Starring Kumail Nanjiani, Dave Bautista, Iko Uwais, Natalie Morales, Betty Gilpin, Jimmy Tatro, Mira Sorvino, Karen Gillan. 93 mins. In cinemas now.

In 'Stuber', Uber driver Stu unwillingly teams up with tough-guy cop Vic who is desperate to catch the drug dealer that shot his partner. The only problem: Vic can't see a thing due to a recent eye surgery. With a press of a button, he's hailed not just a ride, but an unwitting and deeply neurotic foil for a night of odd-couple, shoot-out filled, banterful hijinks.

The Lion King

Directed by Jon Favreau. Featuring vocal performances from James Earl Jones, Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, John Oliver. 118 mins. In cinemas July 19.

Following 'The Jungle Book', 'The Lion King' is another reanimation of an old Disney classic directed by Jon Favreau. The story of the little lion Simba learning how to be an ethical leader is shown in breathcatchingly life-like detail. But the question is: Can it measure up to the 1994 original?

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